HeyRuaHow to say “stepfather” in Irish
- Irish:
- leasathair
- English:
- stepfather
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-a-hir” /ˈl̠ʲasˌahəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- leasaithreacha (stepfathers)
- Genitive singular:
- leasathar, an leasathar (e.g. teach an leasathar, the stepfather's house)
- Genitive plural:
- leasaithreacha, na leasaithreacha (e.g. ról na leasaithreacha, the role of the stepfathers)
What does “leasathair” mean?
- stepfather
- The man who is married to your mother but is not your biological father.Also: step-father, stepdad.
“Leasathair” with the article
The plural of stepfather in Irish is leasaithreacha. Here is leasathair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leasathair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leasathair, the Irish word for stepfather.
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Stepfather in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stepfather?
The Irish for stepfather is leasathair (pronounced “LAS-a-hir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leasaithreacha.
How do you pronounce leasathair in Irish?
Leasathair is said like “LAS-a-hir” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲasˌahəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of stepfather in Irish?
The plural of leasathair is leasaithreacha; with the article, na leasaithreacha means “the stepfathers”. The genitive plural is leasaithreacha, as in ról na leasaithreacha (the role of the stepfathers).
What does the prefix 'leas-' mean in leasathair?
The prefix 'leas-' means 'step-', so leasathair is stepfather and leasmháthair is stepmother.
Is leasathair the same as father-in-law?
No, father-in-law is 'athair céile'; leasathair means only stepfather.
